## Policy Analysis Report: Corrigendum to Sunset Review Investigation concerning imports of "Jute Products"
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a corrigendum to a sunset review investigation concerning anti-dumping duties on imports of "jute products" originating in or exported from Bangladesh and Nepal. The corrigendum, dated October 28, 2022, focuses on updating paragraph 180 of the original final findings notification regarding the imposition of anti-dumping duties. The key change involves a detailed table outlining the definitive anti-dumping duty amounts, specified by producer, product type, and country of origin, which are recommended for continued imposition for five years. This corrigendum clarifies and potentially adjusts the specific duties applicable to various jute products and producers, impacting importers and domestic jute industries.
**2. Introduction:**
The purpose of this report is to provide an informative overview of the corrigendum issued by the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, concerning the sunset review investigation of anti-dumping duties on jute products imported from Bangladesh and Nepal. This analysis is based solely on the provided text of the corrigendum.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This document is a corrigendum to the Final Finding Notification No. 7092021 dated 30.09.2022 regarding a sunset review investigation concerning imports of "jute products" originating in or exported from Bangladesh and Nepal.
Core objectives, inferred from the text, include:
* To continue the imposition of existing anti-dumping duties on jute products to prevent dumping.
* To protect the domestic industry from injury caused by dumped imports.
* To provide a level playing field for domestic jute producers.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
This amendment likely addresses a need for greater clarity and specificity in the application of anti-dumping duties on jute products. The original paragraph 180 may have lacked the necessary detail regarding specific duty amounts for various producers and product categories, leading to potential ambiguity or implementation challenges. The detailed duty table included in the corrigendum aims to resolve this issue by providing precise information on the applicable duty for each identified producer and product type, differentiating between those from Bangladesh and Nepal.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
The corrigendum substitutes the original paragraph 180 of the final findings with the following:
* **Specific Change:** The old paragraph 180 is completely replaced by a new paragraph 180 containing a detailed Duty Table.
* **New Rule/Provision:** The new paragraph 180 recommends the continued imposition of existing anti-dumping duties for five years from the date of the notification issued by the Central Government. This recommendation is based on provisions in Rule 4d and Rule 17l b of the AD Rules. The key element is the **Duty Table**, which specifies the following for various Jute products from Bangladesh and Nepal:
* S.N. (Serial Number)
* Sub Heading
* Country of Origin
* Description of Goods
* Producer
* Country of Export
* Specifications
* Duty Amount (in US$/MT)
* **Difference/Effect:** This detailed Duty Table provides clarity and precision in the implementation of anti-dumping duties. It moves from a potentially general statement to specific duties applicable to identified producers, which would impact importers and exporters based on the source of their jute products. The corrigendum may have the effect of either decreasing or increasing duty based on product category as specified in the table.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
Based on the text, the primary target audience and stakeholders include:
* **Domestic Jute Industry:** The policy aims to protect this industry from potential injury caused by dumped imports.
* **Jute Producers in Bangladesh and Nepal:** The anti-dumping duties directly affect their export competitiveness to India. Specific companies are named in the table.
* **Importers of Jute Products:** They are required to pay the specified anti-dumping duties on imported jute products, increasing their cost.
* **Customs Authorities:** Responsible for implementing and collecting the anti-dumping duties as specified in the duty table.
* **Central Government:** Responsible for issuing the notification based on the Designated Authority's recommendation.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:**
* Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) - Conducted the sunset review and issued the final finding notification and this corrigendum.
* Central Government - Responsible for issuing the notification to implement the anti-dumping duties.
* Customs Authorities - Responsible for collecting the duties.
* **Timelines/Procedures:** The anti-dumping duties are recommended to be imposed for five years from the date of the Central Government's notification. The specific procedures for assessment and collection of duties would follow existing customs regulations.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The likely intended outcome of this specific change is to:
* **Enhance clarity and enforceability** of anti-dumping duties on jute products by providing a detailed duty table.
* **Provide targeted protection** to the domestic jute industry against specific exporters and product categories that are determined to be dumping.
* **Ensure fair trade practices** by counteracting the effects of dumping and preventing injury to domestic producers.
* **Potentially lead to changes in import patterns**, as importers may shift sourcing based on the specific duty amounts applicable to different producers.
**9. Conclusion:**
The corrigendum to the sunset review investigation on jute products is a significant policy update that provides increased clarity and specificity in the application of anti-dumping duties. The detailed duty table included in the amendment provides greater transparency for stakeholders and ensures that duties are applied consistently based on producer, product type, and country of origin. This policy intervention is intended to protect the domestic jute industry from unfair trade practices while ensuring that anti-dumping measures are implemented effectively.
Key Entities Referenced
Customs Tariff Act, 1975: Refers to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975, as amended from time to time, which is relevant to the investigation concerning imports.
Customs Tariff Identification, Assessment and Collection of Duty or Additional Duty on Dumped Articles and for Determination of Injury Rules, 1995: Refers to the rules of 1995, as amended, used for assessment and collection of duty on dumped articles and for determination of injury.
Directorate General of Trade Remedies: The department under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry responsible for trade remedies.
New Delhi: Location of notification, New Delhi, NCT of Delhi, India
Bangladesh: Country from which 'Jute Products' are imported/exported.
Nepal: Country from which 'Jute Products' are imported/exported.
Jute Products: Subject of sunset review investigation, including jute yarn, twine, hessian fabrics, and jute sacking bags.
Hasan Jute Mills Limited: Jute Yarn and Sacking Bags Producer from Bangladesh
Alijan Jute Mills Limited: Jute Yarn and Twine Producer from Bangladesh
Sonali Jute Industries Limited: Aansh yarn/Twine Producer from Bangladesh
Sidlaw Jute Textiles Bangladesh Limited: Jute Yarn/Twine Producer from Bangladesh
Sagar Jute Spinning Mills Limited: Jute Yarn/Twine Producer from Bangladesh
Janata Jute Mills Limited: Jute Yarn/Twine and Hessian Fabric Producer from Bangladesh
Asha Jute Industries Ltd.: Jute Yarn/Twine Producer from Bangladesh
Jute Pride Mills Ltd.: Jute Yarn/Twine Producer from Bangladesh
Jute Sharif Mills Ltd.: Jute Yarn/Twine Producer from Bangladesh
Anwar Jute Spinning Mills Ltd.: Jute Yarn/Twine Producer from Bangladesh
Bogra Jute Mills: Jute Yarn, Twine and Sacking Bags Producer from Bangladesh
A.M. Jute Industries Ltd.: Jute Yarn/Twine and Hessian Fabric Producer from Bangladesh
Ranu Agro Industries Limited: Jute Yarn/Twine and Sacking Bags Producer from Bangladesh
Nawhata Jute Mills Limited: Hessian Fabric Producer from Bangladesh
Mouna Jute Mills Limited: Jute Yarn/Twine Producer from Bangladesh
Rabeya Jute Mill: Jute Yarn/Twine and Sacking Bags and Hessian Fabric Producer from Bangladesh
Oriental Jute Mills Limited: Jute Yarn/Twine and Sacking Bags and Hessian Fabric Producer from Bangladesh
Nawab Abdul Malek Jute Mills BD Ltd.: Jute Yarn/Twine Producer from Bangladesh
Rahman Jute Mills Pvt. Ltd.: Jute Yarn/Twine and Sacking Bags Producer from Bangladesh
Rajbari Jute Mills Ltd.: Jute Yarn/Twine Producer from Bangladesh
Usha jute Spinners Ltd.: Jute Yarn/Twine Producer from Bangladesh
Madina Jute Industries Ltd.: Jute Yarn/Twine and Sacking Bag and Hessian Fabric Producer from Bangladesh
Mirza Jute Mills Ltd.: Jute Yarn/Twine Producer from Bangladesh
Jute Gem Ltd.: Jute Yarn/Twine Producer from Bangladesh
Afzal Fibre Processing Industries: Jute Yarn/Twine and Sacking Bag Producer from Bangladesh
Anam Jute Products Ltd.: Sacking Bag Producer from Bangladesh
Bonanza Jute Composite Diverse Factory Ltd.: Jute Yarn/Twine Producer from Bangladesh
Jamuna Jute Industries Ltd.: Jute Yarn/Twine Producer from Bangladesh
Joy Jute Mills Ltd.: Jute Yarn/Twine and Sacking Bag Producer from Bangladesh
Textile Jute Mills Limited: Jute Yarn/Twine Producer from Bangladesh
Golden Jute Industries Limited: Jute Yarn/Twine Producer from Bangladesh
Hasen Jute Industries Limited: Sacking Bag Producer from Bangladesh
Mazeda Jute Industries Limited: Jute Yarn/Twine Producer from Bangladesh
Reliance Jute Mills Ltd.: Jute Yarn/Twine Producer from Bangladesh
Salim Agro Industries Limited: Jute Yarn/Twine Producer from Bangladesh
Shamsher Jute Mills: Jute Yarn/Twine and Sacking Bag and Hessian Fabric Producer from Bangladesh
Wahab Jute Mills: Jute Yarn/Twine and Sacking Bag and Hessian Fabric Producer from Bangladesh
Akij Jute Mills Ltd.: Jute Yarn/Twine and Sacking Bag Producer from Bangladesh
Lovely Jute Mills Ltd.: Sacking Bag Producer from Bangladesh
Glory Jute Limited: Sacking Bag Producer from Bangladesh
Arihant Multifibres Ltd.: Jute Yarn/Twine and Sacking Bags and Hessian Fabric Producer from Nepal
Shree Raghupati Jute Mills Nepal Ltd.: Jute Yarn/Twine and Sacking Bags and Hessian Fabric Producer from Nepal
Swastik Jute Mills Ltd.: Jute Yarn/Twine and Sacking Bags and Hessian Fabric Producer from Nepal
Baba Jute Mills Nepal: Jute Yarn/Twine and Sacking Bags and Hessian Fabric Producer from Nepal
Nepal Jute Industries Pvt. Ltd.: Jute Yarn/Twine and Sacking Bags Producer from Nepal
Anant Swarup: Designated Authority